Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A12
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A12. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A12 which has resolution of 1560 x 720. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A12
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 16649 | Rs. 9999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 29th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is Rs. 16649. The launch Date of the second phone is February 16, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A12 is Rs. 9999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A12's 6.5 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A12 has Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has display density of 385 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A12 has only 264 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Samsung Galaxy A12's ~ 85.8%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A12's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A12 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A12's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A12's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 10 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | Galaxy A12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | August 29th, 2025 | February 16, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 75.8 x 164 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 205 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color PLS IPS (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1560 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 264 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 85.8% |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v10, upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Mediatek Helio P35 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |